Puppy Report: The 3 AM Feeding (Ugh!)

Experience first hand the pure joy ... or maybe the sheer exhaustion ... of getting up and feeding formula to newborn puppies.

[@ssmouse77]

Thank you or letting everyone see first hand your beautiful angels and how important it is to be commited to their proper care. That right there is a Labor of Love. Bless you & your wife for taking such good care and being good breeders. 😇😇

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Talking is not required before coffee. That’s an acknowledged universal truth.

[@squibitbessy7382]

Love the slowed down intro music it represents that tiredness of puppy feeds in the middle of the night.

[@gloriamargolis581]

Nicely done, Watson and Sherlock and of course Apple thank you so much and are grateful they have a loving ,caring, compassionate family 🐶🤗🥰👍🏻❤️🙏

[@colleendobbertien4723]

"And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..." Thank you Charles for showing the unglamorous & 24-hour commitment in raising puppies! Sleep well!

[@user-rh5xt9xb6z]

These pups and Apple are so lucky to have you and Katy great job you are doing

[@susanjacobsen4567]

I never realized how much time takes to raise healthy puppies! You make me appreciate my Lexi"s breeder even more than I already do.

[@maureenbrooks6171]

You do sound tired. It will be worth all the broken nights sleep if you can successfully raise these two.

[@karenhoward1843]

Thank you for your total commitment. It shows what a caring person you are.

[@triciawillis1363]

Charlie to the rescue. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@jos9569]

If I lived close enough, I'd volunteer to take a couple of nights just so you could get some sleep. My heart goes out to you.

[@GabrielBadwolf]

You’re doing a great job helping Apple with feeding the pups.

[@susantomes6721]

You are a hero! ❤takes me back to nighttime feeding with my son! ❤ Beautiful puppies, and lovely Apple 🍎 xxxxx

[@markandmandyd7445]

Good Day.. Thanks Charlie for your devotion.. Apple snuggling with the pups is wonderful.. Thanks for all the updates..

[@charlesTBear]

I’m in California and something woke me up - it’s 2:40 am. We’re here for ya Charlie.

[@dogie1070]

I recognize the heater! I love that infrared heat, like relaxing at the beach ☀️

[@paulab984]

You're a good man and a good doggie dad! Hope you got some sleep afterward.

[@elliedesign8352]

Bless your heart! You're a hero and a dedicated daddy. Thank you for filming at 3am - hope you can get back asleep.

[@pilarmontesfrechina1032]

Charlie , que bonito verlo pero cuanto trabajo , descansa lo más que puedas , cuídate mucho😘😘

[@carolerichard5250]

❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@carmaarmstrong9743]

Oh my goodness. You really sound tired. But so dedicated. Thank you.

[@nashguy207]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You have been working very hard I know you have to be tired!

[@fionaforward3358]

No wonder puppies are so expensive.These puppies are a lot of work.No one could complain about the cost after seeing all this work.Also,it should put people of breeding that are not dedicated and only in it to make a quick buck.

[@sandypeppermint4665]

awww you are doing so good for the pups and for Apple too. when we had our farm i remember these middle of the night feedings. but for me it was kittens, baby raccoons, and goats. try to sleep and have great dreams.

[@leonajones4702]

3 a m. is a magical time of the morning. There's that.

[@chaskat35]

Much more magical in dreamland ... in bed.

[@lelialar]

3am you are not on your own Charlie! We’re all up over here!!

[@chaskat35]

Had I realized, I could have had a live broadcast, and my down under friends could have kept us company!

[@jaynesilberman7884]

LOL ....

[@kelsie_adams]

Apple is just so cute. She was awake and looking right at you. What temperature do you keep the heat? At least the heat by the puppies?

[@chaskat35]

At birth, their body temperature is about 96 F, and that's what the heating element in the whelping box is set for. Over the first month or so, that gradually raises to a normal adult dog temperature of just over 100 F. There is no need to raise the temperature of the heating element as this happens, because over those weeks the pups develop the ability to regulate their own body temperature - something they can't do at birth. I also set the space heater at 72 F, so that the ambient air doesn't chill them. Some breeders keep the temperature higher than I do, but that can create other problems, such as dehydration. In my opinion, warmer temperatures should only be used for distressed puppies whose development is so compromised that they are in danger of dying. Years ago, I had the pleasure of talking with one of the top reproduction specialists in the country. I'll never forget what he said: "I've seen more puppies killed by being cooked than by being chilled."

[@jayboyes3806]

People have been awarded medals for less. Seriously.

[@chrisnolan2330]

Night night

[@nancymarx3512]

I hope you can fall back to sleep quickly after your labor of love.

[@sandramerenda6603]

🤔I wish I lived near you , I would love to do their 3 am feeding ❤️

[@janhankins911]

Yeah, I'd like to do it---once! Then I'll take staying in bed. I'm glad Charlie is so dedicated to helping those puppies thrive. I wish everyone who's thinking about breeding (to make some extra money) would watch this and see how much work and how expensive it is to breed puppies correctly. They'd soon see it isn't a cake walk and they'd be more likely to lose money than to make it.

[@annamarsh]

Wonderful video! Can feel your fatigue through my iPhone screen. I suspect most dog people can relate. Does Apple get a snack at 3am, too? What a beautiful and devoted mommy❤️

[@chaskat35]

No snack necessary for Apple at that hour! Well, OK, maybe a small dog biscuit.

[@janhankins911]

Hope you got back to sleep after the feeding. Exhaustion is right!

[@debbieturk8339]

Oh gosh you sound so tired. Get some rest. 😊

[@ChiTownGirl06]

Does having to takeover the feedings for Apple affect her relationship with the puppies at all? Or do the puppies get frustrated while trying to nurse and very little is coming out? It seems like the answer is no to both questions. I just love Apple! And you guys are doing an amazing job with this very hard task. God Bless you guys!

[@chaskat35]

You're right - the answer to both is no. Apple is still very protective of the puppies, and doesn't mind staying with them 24/7. They also depend on her for warmth, comfort, and (for what it's worth) nursing.

[@annaritabarile4893]

Ciao Charlie,cosa fai?Riposi o sei sveglio?In Italia sono le 10:30 probabile da te siano le16:30 !Ho lavato le zampine ,le parti intime e i dentini a Ricciolina !L ho asciugata col fono e pettinata , pronta per dormire!Tu sarai tanto indaffarato con i tuoi cuccioli che crescono e diventeranno sempre più belli!Ci vuole tanta pazienza!E tu ne hai da vendere!Ciao Charlie😊😊😊😊

[@chaskat35]

Le 16:30 è un altro momento per dare da mangiare ai cuccioli! Lo potrete vedere nel video di domani.

[@annaritabarile4893]

@@chaskat35 Buongiorno Charlie ore7:20 di mattina per me!Tu sei in piena notte !Ok grazie per avermi risposto .Ti voglio bene

[@lindasmith3422]

How much food do you feed your 2 year old cavalier twice a day? What mixture do you feed them?

[@brianbauman6606]

All in the previous feeding time video.

[@chaskat35]

It depends a lot on the number of calories in the food. Right now, I'm using Nulo Medal Series kibble - I would give a normal 2 year old 3/4 of a cup once a day, topped with a few chunks of Fresh Pet chicken flavor. Apple was getting about double that amount, to promote lactation, but because her milk production has pretty much shut down, she is now back to the normal amount of food.